Salting Mackerel in Brine
Description
It works both for a holiday and for everyday. This recipe is good because in just one day you’ll have tasty fish on your table. Besides traditional allspice and bay leaf, you can add other spices for aroma. Simple, tasty, and very inexpensive. I hope this version of how to salt mackerel in brine will be to your liking. The appetizer is ready. Serve right away.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, pour water into a small saucepan. Add sugar, salt, allspice berries, peppercorns, and a bay leaf. Place over heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to the minimum and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, wash the fish and gut it. Remove the tail and head. Rinse thoroughly under running water. You can use either fresh or frozen fish.
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Step 3
3. Cut into portion-sized pieces and place in a small pot or container.
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Step 4
4. Into the brine, after removing it from the heat and letting it cool slightly, add the vinegar. Mix thoroughly and pour it over the fish. Leave for at least 24 hours. However, everything depends on your taste preferences. If you prefer it saltier, leave it in the brine a little longer.
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Step 5
5. Remove the ready fish from the brine and, if desired, dress it with vegetable oil, for example.